Daisy Jane, that book sounds great! Not only does it have a great title, but it sounds like something that any knitter could appreciate, whereas with the books focused specifically on the practicalities of knitting, I really don't know whether they would be useful or they would appeal to her or she's moved past them or whatever. Thanks for the rec!

This one seems to be even more popular: [link]

hello! (emerging from my long silence)

so much going on!

My new tag is from Tim Burton's interview on Charlie Rose ... he's an interesting man.

Andi, you might point out to the problem person's supervisor that her actions might open up the possibility of a law suit (deliberate overuse of any medication might cause problems ... and if the patient's family found out they might want to).

Hil, I suggest you track down your advisor and nail the letter to his chest (I'd suggest his forehead, but if you nail it to his chest, upside-down, he'll be able to read it). ... what? it worked for Martin Luther!

This is the author I was thinking of with the really cool techniques [link]

Also this book [link] and its follow up [link]

Yeah, the Mason-Dixon books looked good too. Damn, now I can't choose!

Sorry!

Although for the price of one of those Mason-Dixon books, I could get her two of the Yarn Harlot books. I'm leaning more toward that, since they both seem good: the first is more life experience and the second has practical tips as well. And the paperbacks are more portable for potential holiday reading.

There you go! I'm serious about the Cast-On podcast too. If she doesn't know about it, it is awesome.

Yarn Harlot, except for Knitting Rules, is all essays--no patterns. The Mason Dixon books are some writing, and a goodly number of patterns. As a gift, actually, I'd lean toward Yarn Harlot. Because, well, knitting humor.

I just sent her the link. She didn't know about it.

Yarn Harlot, except for Knitting Rules, is all essays--no patterns. The Mason Dixon books are some writing, and a goodly number of patterns. As a gift, actually, I'd lean toward Yarn Harlot. Because, well, knitting humor.

Exactly! They seem more appropriate as gifts coming from me.

Man, I'm glad I got someone I know and like. I was afraid I was going to get the guy in the cube next to me who sneezes all day and doesn't take showers.

Sounds like the perfect opportunity to buy him some soap.